My favorite of the current releases here is the 2001 Olmo’s Reward, a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot that tastes like a New World St.-Emilion. An earthy, cedary perfume of licorice, black currants, fruitcake, and herbs emerges from this full-bodied, superbly concentrated, beautifully pure and balanced wine. Remarkably complex and elegant for such a young wine, it should drink well for a decade.
Imported by USA Wine West, San Rafael, CA; tel. (800) 485-5753 for John Larchet, The Australian Premium Wine Collection.